"Thriller" released

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Michael Jackson's sixth studio album was released on Nov. 30, 1982. The album won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards and became the best-selling album of all time. Videos for the songs "Beat It" and "Billie Jean" were popular on MTV, which had launched just a year earlier. John Landis directed the 14-minute video for the title song, "Thriller." When it aired, MTV ran it twice an hour to meet demand.

Michael Jackson's sixth studio album was released on Nov. 30, 1982. The album won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards and became the best-selling album of all time. Videos for the songs "Beat It" and "Billie Jean" were popular on MTV, which had launched just a year earlier. John Landis directed the 14-minute video for the title song, "Thriller." When it aired, MTV ran it twice an hour to meet demand. (File photo)

Michael Jackson's sixth studio album was released on Nov. 30, 1982. The album won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards and became the best-selling album of all time. Videos for the songs "Beat It" and "Billie Jean" were popular on MTV, which had launched just a year earlier. John Landis directed the 14-minute video for the title song, "Thriller." When it aired, MTV ran it twice an hour to meet demand.